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You have not brought me of your sheep for burnt offerings; neither have you honored me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with offerings, nor wearied you with frankincense.
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The Heart of Worship
Commentators like John Calvin note that while the people may have been performing rituals, God considered them as nothing. He says, "You have not brought me...sacrifices," because their offerings were hollow, lacking genuine faith, obedience, and justice. This is a timeless reminder that God desires a sincere heart and a righteous life, not just the outward motions of worship.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You have not brought Me - As a people, you have withheld from Me the sacrifices which were commanded. You had not maintained and observed Hi…
19th Century
Anglican
I have not caused thee to serve ... — The words practically imply the suspension of sacrifices during the exile. Jehovah …
Baptist
You have not brought me the small cattle of your burnt offerings;
No kids of the goats, or lambs from the fold.
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16th Century
Protestant
You have not brought to me. A question arises: “Why does the Prophet bring this reproach against the Jews, who, it is evident, were very c…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thou hast not brought me the small cattle of thy burnt offerings The kids and the lam…
Those who neglect to call upon God are weary of him. The Master did not tire the servants with his commands, but they tired him with disobedience. …
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13th Century
Catholic
And now thus says the LORD. Here he shows them divine love through the remedies he granted them in their difficulties. This is d…
